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French Cranberry-Apple Pie

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By Pillsbury Kitchens
Updated Apr 18, 2022
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Cranberries give this sweet apple pie a touch of tartness every pie fan will love! Plus, pecan pieces mixed into traditional cinnamon streusel topping give this pie even more of a homemade feel without any extra effort.

More About This Recipe

  • Did you know that a French apple pie is different than the traditional American apple pie? The difference is a matter of how you top the apple pie. The classic apple pie is typically topped with a second crust resulting in a golden brown, flaky topping. On the other hand, the basic French apple pie is topped with a crumbly streusel topping made up of brown sugar, cinnamon, butter and a few other add-ins. Some people choose to add oats to their streusel, while others opt for pecans or some type of nut. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg to bring out the rich flavor of apple pie. However you like your apple pie, (we like ours with a double scoop of ice cream!), one thing is for certain—there are plenty of ways to enjoy it. Take a look at our article on all things apple pie, including how to make it your very own.

French Cranberry-Apple Pie

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 3 hr 15 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Crust

Filling

  • 4 cups sliced peeled cooking apples (4 medium)
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Topping

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Dash nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 375°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, gently mix apples and cranberries. In small bowl, mix remaining filling ingredients. Add dry ingredients to fruit; toss to coat. Pour into crust-lined pan.
  • Step 
    3
    In small bowl, mix all topping ingredients except butter and pecans. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle evenly over filling.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until apples are tender, and crust and topping are golden brown. After 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. If desired, serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

380 Calories
15g Total Fat
3g Protein
59g Total Carbohydrate
35g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
380
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
15g
23%
Saturated Fat
6g
31%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
135mg
6%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
59g
20%
Dietary Fiber
3g
13%
Sugars
35g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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